This 47 square meter (506 square feet), one-bedroom apartment is situated on the top floor of what was once a gracious 19th century private mansion, and now a small-scale, beautifully preserved apartment building with an elegant entrance, offers sweeping views over the rooftops of Paris. Windows occupy an entire wall of this charming flat, providing glorious light and the Eiffel Tower silhouetted against a sweeping expanse of sky. That sense of hovering in the clouds above the city and the apartmentĂs perfect location - a block from the Seine River and the Invalides, a stoneĂs throw from one of ParisĂs best outdoor markets, the Rue Cler, mere minutes from the Champs-ElysŞes and Saint Germain-des-Prżs, and just a quick jog to the Champ de Mars Park and the Eiffel Tower - make this apartment better than ideal.

Perched just under the roof of this lovely rococo building on the fifth floor - an elevator takes you to the fourth floor and then you climb a small staircase - this newly renovated apartment boasts clean, graphic lines. A perfect flat for a couple. When you donĂt feel like cooking, just step outside the door: some of Paris's finest eateries - from quaint corner cafŞs to homey bistros to Michelin-star-ranked restaurants - are all within walking distance. And for evenings just spent relaxing at home, the apartment is equipped with a television-cum-video (which can 'read' US, British, and European cassettes in addition to cable TV).

The L-shaped living/dining room has a couch which can open up to comfortably sleep two more people. The dining area's architect-designed oak table seats four, but unfolds to easily seat six to eight on chic wrought iron and bamboo chairs.

The bedroom is equipped with a queen-size bed -- with a firm mattress The bathroom has a spacious shower and a separate toilet.

Gourmet cooks will find the contemporary, streamlined kitchen, which opens onto the living/dining area without actually being part of it, is fully equipped, with a real oven, microwave, food processor, etc. There is also a dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer.

There are many wonderful restaurants, cafes, wine bars, food shops, supermarkets, bakeries, patisseries and specialty shops close by. You will find a fabulous fromagerie, numerous patisseries and bakeries, butchers, fresh fish, fruit, vegetables, chocolate, herbs and spices and much more.

This pied-·-terre combines a great location with spectacular views, light, and charm, and also provides a wonderful feeling of calm and intimacy - right in the Heart of Paris's Left Bank. Closest metro stations are Pont de l'Alma and Invalides.